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Understanding API

CarrieH
Tera Contributor

Could someone please provide a best resource to help understand what an API is and how it works?

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aizawaken
Tera Guru

hi @CarrieH ,

I think you can refer this page to understand the general knowledge about API.
Hope this would help you,

PrashantLearnIT
Giga Sage

HI @CarrieH 

 

APIs are mechanisms that enable two software components to communicate with each other using a set of definitions and protocols.

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SK Chand Basha
Tera Sage

Hi @CarrieH 

 

Refer this YT playlist gives 

 

https://youtu.be/ulKSAZsxFlw?si=QwBG_WNAMBerwTi4

 

Mark it Helpful and accept Solution !! If this helps you to understand.

 

 

Runjay Patel
Giga Sage

Hi @CarrieH ,

 

I have explained API in very lemon language with real world examples, visit here for same: https://servicenowwithrunjay.com/scripted-rest-api-servicenow

 

If you wanna watch the live implementation with real world examples then check this video: https://youtu.be/Nm-niuGXaww?si=sTUup7bfFQeWCpe7

 

Please except the solution if it helped.